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949 UAE

1963 Land Rover SWB

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,651 mi
Last recorded2,651 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2006
Typical for 1963 Land Rover SWB68,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration949 UAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelSWB
Year1963
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2006 2,651 miles

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s floor panel holed and corroded

propshaft bolts dangerously loose (also has one missing)

rear propshaft front u/j worn badly

some welded repairs look like they may not be correct (we are unable to inspect these properly because of heavy use of underseal)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 98,659 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 98,659 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

chassis badly corroded in various places

exhaust hitting chassis by g/box

n/s/f floor holed and corroded

oil leaking from front axle

How Reliable is the Land Rover SWB?

Based on 5,400 MOT tests across 556 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
475
Miles/Year
70
Year Lifespan
556
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 263
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 230
Stop lamp not working 208
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 148
position lamp(s) not working 145
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949 UAE is a 1963 Land Rover SWB in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Land Rover SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 68,543 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover SWB fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 949 UAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 70 years. At 63 years old, this Land Rover SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 949 UAE registered?

949 UAE is a 1963 Land Rover SWB, first registered on 6 August 1963.

Is 949 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 949 UAE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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